TOSCANINI-VERDI: THE GREAT RECORDINGS 1929 - 1954

WS 121.247 (3 CDs)

TOSCANINI-VERDI: THE GREAT RECORDINGS 1929 – 1954

Here is one of the most extensive anthologies of Verdi's masterpieces as interpreted by one of his greatest historical interpreters, Arturo Toscanini. It is a long excursus, which goes from Nabucco of 1842 to Te Deum from 1897, encompassing all of the Maestro's masterpieces. Four hours of some of the greatest music ever conceived by the Western genius, in restored audio documents that are part of the history of recording.

Nabucco : “Go, thought”

The Lombards at the First Crusade : "Here lies the flank"

Luisa Miller : Symphony – “When the Evenings Are Peaceful”

Rigoletto : Act III

La traviata : Preludes to Act I and III – “Avrem lieta di maschere la notte”

Sicilian Vespers : Symphony

A Masked Ball : Preludes to Acts I and II – “Here is the horrid field… I am with you”

Anthem of the Nations

The Force of Destiny : Symphony

Aida : Symphony – Prelude – Dance of the Slaves – “Glory to Egypt” (march & ballet) – Act II Finale

Othello : “A sail!… Rejoice!… Fire of joy” – Ballet music – “Let no one fear me”

Falstaff : “When I Was a Page” & Act II Finale – “Everything in the World is a Joke”

Requiem Mass : Dies irae – Tuba mirum – Hostias – Libera me, Domine

Four Sacred Pieces No. 4 : Te Deum

ARTURO TOSCANINI

New York Philharmonic Orchestra

NBC Symphony Orchestra